Q. What was the first Civilization like?
The first civilization started by Cain were not mere savages, but had many skills. They had attained to a considerable degree of civilisation.
Builders `And Cain....built a city.` (Gen. 4: 17)
Herdsmen
`And Adah (wife of Cain`s grandson) bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.` (Gen. 4: 20)
Musicians
`His brother`s name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.` (Gen. 4: 21)
Craftsmen
`And as for Zillah, (the other wife of Cain`s grandson), she bore Tubal-Cain, an instructor of every craftsman in bronze and iron.` (Gen. 4: 22)
Even though the people had families and developed their skills in many ways, most people`s hearts were not turned to God. Wickedness and evil prevailed and the earth was filled with violence.
`Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.` (Gen. 6: 5, 11 – 13)
Thus it came about that God judged mankind for their evil ways, but spared Noah and his family as he was –
`...a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.` (Gen. 6: 9)
The first civilization started by Cain were not mere savages, but had many skills. They had attained to a considerable degree of civilisation.
Builders `And Cain....built a city.` (Gen. 4: 17)
Herdsmen
`And Adah (wife of Cain`s grandson) bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.` (Gen. 4: 20)
Musicians
`His brother`s name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.` (Gen. 4: 21)
Craftsmen
`And as for Zillah, (the other wife of Cain`s grandson), she bore Tubal-Cain, an instructor of every craftsman in bronze and iron.` (Gen. 4: 22)
Even though the people had families and developed their skills in many ways, most people`s hearts were not turned to God. Wickedness and evil prevailed and the earth was filled with violence.
`Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.` (Gen. 6: 5, 11 – 13)
Thus it came about that God judged mankind for their evil ways, but spared Noah and his family as he was –
`...a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.` (Gen. 6: 9)
